Sunday 4 August 2013

US nuclear alert


U.S. nuclear plant declares ‘Alert’
Events could degrade or have degraded level of safety” — “Public should stay tuned to radio and TV” #Farley



3 August, 2013


Alabama Power: The Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant declared an alert unit 1, August 3, 2013, 5:20 a.m. An alert is the second least serious of four nuclear plant emergency classifications assigned by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. At this point there is no danger to the public. Appropriate federal, state and local officials have been notified. Additional details will be announced as they become available. Members of the public should stay tuned to their radio and television for the latest information. […]


Fox 10: The Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant declared an alert unit 1, August 3, 2013, 5:20 a.m.. An alert is the second least serious of four nuclear plant emergency classifications assigned by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. [...] Members of the public should stay tuned to their radio and television for the latest information. […]


RickeyStokesNews: The Dothan/Houston County Emergency Management Agency, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency were advised that an incident classified as an “ALERT” has been declared at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Power Plant. [...] This means that certain events could degrade or have degraded the level of safety at the power facility. [...] Houston County officials and Alabama Emergency Management Agency will keep the public informed of any changes or developments in the situation at Plant Farley. Protective actions will be recommended if they become necessary.


CBS 42: The Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant in Dothan has been placed on alert [...] The public is encouraged to stay informed about the plant’s alert status. […]


Alabama Power (EMPHASIS ADDED): Alert continues at Plant Farley [...] Farley Nuclear Plant declared an alert on unit 1 at 5:20 a.m. CT due to the release of carbon dioxide within the plant. The carbon dioxide release has been isolated. [...] At this point there is no danger to the public. [...] There is no release of radiation in progress associated with this event. […]



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